SportsMall previews Tuesday's Tokyo Open round of 16 match between Bianca Andreescu and Beatriz Haddad Mia, including predictions, head-to-head matches and their matches so far.
Facing each other for the first time since the second round of the 2022 US Open, Bianca Andreescu AND Beatriz Hadad Mia Tokyo Open round of 16 on Tuesday.
In her first match, Andreescu was able to pass Mei Yamaguchi By 7-5 and 6-3, Haddad Mia reached the quarterfinals of the Ningbo Open, where she was defeated. Padosa Bullet 3-6 2-6.
Competition Preview
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Andrzejku took the first set 3-1 in his first match at the tournament, losing only two more games in that set.
It helped the 2019 US Open champion gain much-needed momentum and win a WTA tournament for the first time since July. Clara Dawson (6-2 6-3) lost in the round of 32 in singles at the Olympic Games. Donna Vekic (3-6 4-6).
Despite recording three double faults in her first match of the event, Andreescu outclassed Yamaguchi by winning 70% of her first serves, while her opponent only won 53%.
It's been a tough few months for the Canadian Jasmine Paulini (7-6, 2-6, 4-6) at the US Open last summer.
He has played just 16 matches this year and in that span he has won 70.2% of his service games and 63.3% of his first serves.
His return game was disappointing in 2024, converting only 39.1% of his break points and winning 27.3% of his return games.
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A quarter-final appearance at the Ningbo Open could help restore the confidence of Bianca Haddad Mia, who has been eliminated in the round of 16 or earlier in her two previous WTA events.
The Brazilian is seeking her first victory on tour since winning the Hannah Bank Open on hard courts in September. Daria Kasatkina (1-6 6-4 6-1).
Haddad Mia, the second seed in the event, is undefeated in her first match on Asian soil since defeating Jasmine Paulini at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (6-4, 4-6, 0-6).
In 2024, despite recording 192 double faults, he won 70.5% of his service games, and hit fewer aces (125).
Haddad Mia has addressed some of those shortcomings by winning 54.6% of her return points and converting 47.1% of her break points.
Meanwhile, he won 65.5% of his first serves this year and was able to save 59.8% of his break points, which played a big role in him winning 58.8% of his service points.
The match so far
Bianca Andreescu:
Round 32: against Mei Yamaguchi 7-5 6-3
Face to face
Waco Showdown (2016) – Second Round: Hadad Miah retired with a 3-6, 7-6, 4-0 victory.
US Open (2022) – Second Round: Andrescu won 6-2 6-4
When the two first met at the Waco Showdown, the Brazilian won 55% of his second serves, while Andreescu only won 40% of his.
When they met again years later at Flushing Meadows, Haddad Mia committed six double faults as the Canadian won 60% of his second serves, while his opponent won only 31%.
We say: Hadad Mia needs to win in three sets
We've seen more consistency from Hadad Mia in 2024, so we expect her to get a close win against Andreescu, who is trying to regain her form from previous years.
